Chopped: Castaways

Chopped: Castaways (2026)
Overview
Each week, contestants face off in two punishing rounds of outdoor cooking. They start from scratch, assembling a functional kitchen from raw supplies. Before they can cook, they must power through high-stakes physical challenges to unlock their signature Chopped ingredient baskets. And once they have them, everything is made over an open flame—no shortcuts, no modern comforts.
Episodes
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1
Welcome to the Island
Welcome to the Island
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2
Episode 2
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3
Episode 3
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4
Episode 4
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5
You're on Your Own, Kid
The competition takes a turn as each chef must go it alone. To find their baskets, they navigate the thick jungle with just a compass, where any wrong...
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7
Stay Afloat
Five chefs remain, and the pressure mounts as smart tactics become just as vital as cooking ability. In a daring, high-reward challenge, the Castaways...
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8
Escape the Island
Only four Castaways remain, and the competition brings back the classic three-round Chopped format—the truest test of skill, creativity, and resourc...